Duke Football 2025 — the Offseason Thread
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RoseBowl1942
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Well he’s trying to be an NFL QB, and his best year throwing the ball was before he wore the green and gold. I wish I had even a nickel for every time the commentators and talking heads mentioned how much better of a runner he is.
Honestly, I think the most recent Duke QB before Riley to win at South Bend will end up with a better NFL career. And outside of making a boat load of money off of the Mara’s, it has been incredibly underwhelming (though at least marginally enjoyable to watch as someone that doesn’t love the NYFBG; mixed emotions there though given he was and is our boy)
CameronBornAndBred
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Article and video interview with Mensah.
www.wralsportsfan.com
Duke QB Darian Mensah talks transfer, transition & Tulane matchup :: WRALSportsFan.com
Darian Mensah discussed his move to Duke, citing the coaching staff and welcoming environment as key factors. Mensah's decision to go to Duke made headlines because of the reported $8 million NIL deal tied to his commitment.
www.wralsportsfan.com
chrishoke
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Very impressive young man. Thanks for posting that link.Article and video interview with Mensah.
Duke QB Darian Mensah talks transfer, transition & Tulane matchup :: WRALSportsFan.com
Darian Mensah discussed his move to Duke, citing the coaching staff and welcoming environment as key factors. Mensah's decision to go to Duke made headlines because of the reported $8 million NIL deal tied to his commitment.
Mike Petrik
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Yes, and to me perhaps the most impressive Manny accomplishment last year was the creation of a scheme that allowed the OL to overachieve in pass protection for an astonishingly immobile quarterback.
OldPhiKap
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“End the darn solo already Jimmy!”
Led Zeppelin’s John Paul Jones.
Spring Game today, all reviews welcome!
chrishoke
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I'm headed to the spring football game shortly. Anyone else going?
CameronBornAndBred
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It's a bummer the game isn't on TV at all, I was hoping to at least catch it on demand. Looking forward to the reports, though!
Here's a snippet from ESPN today. By the way, their "player to watch" isn't Mensah, but a healthy Jaquez Moore.
www.espn.com
Here's a snippet from ESPN today. By the way, their "player to watch" isn't Mensah, but a healthy Jaquez Moore.
This weekend's spring game previews: Colorado, Michigan, Texas A&M and more
The Buffs take the field without their biggest stars, Michigan has a new QB, and more spring storylines.
PDDuke85
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Would love the spring game on any other weekend than Easter TBH.
Mike Petrik
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And this just in .....
www.on3.com
Duke football gets commitment from the best 2026 quarterback out of Indiana
Terry Walker III, 247Sports' highest-ranked 2026 quarterback from the state of Indiana, committed to the Duke Blue Devils on Saturday.
dukewire.usatoday.com
Indianapolis-area QB Terry Walker III commits to Duke over Virginia
Duke coach Manny Diaz and the Blue Devils beat Virginia for a commitment from Indianapolis-area 2026 QB Terry Walker III.
he could never get healthy. Major knee problems. Might have thought his best move would be to stick around and get a Duke degree, but evidently not.
PDDuke85
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Having to retire at 61 from local beer league hockey due to rupturing the ACL graft, I get it. Taking the uniform off for the last time sucks. At some point, I hope he finds a quality education when the pads come off for good
CameronBornAndBred
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"Opted out"? Of what? Playing again for anyone?
Portal action this time of year makes far more sense than at the end of the season. After Spring practice, players have a good idea of how they fit in the scheme of things, or even if they fit at all.
OZZIE4DUKE
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We heard his name called during the spring game. I think he caught a touchdown pass.